Subaru Forester
Green and Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,994 cc
L23 SRTMOT history
L23 SRT is a green and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 19 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,117 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 143,117 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,082 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 SRT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Green and Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 SRT was last recorded at 143,117 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 8,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,328 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,789 miles
- Average per year
- 6,082 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,117 miles
- 2025 – 134,328 miles
- 2024 – 122,532 miles
- 2023 – 111,755 miles
- 2022 – 98,015 miles
- 2021 – 89,501 miles
- 2020 – 85,832 miles
- 2019 – 78,498 miles
- 2018 – 69,236 miles
- 2017 – 67,046 miles
- 2016 – 64,651 miles
- 2015 – 62,424 miles
- 2014 – 60,102 miles
- 2013 – 56,285 miles
- 2012 – 52,180 miles
- 2011 – 48,586 miles
- 2010 – 44,259 miles
- 2009 – 38,136 miles
- 2008 – 33,402 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,117 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear offside inner sill corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn heavily on inside shoulder, advise replace
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,117 miles (+8,789)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 143,117 miles
- Test number
- 524270623102
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear offside inner sill corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass134,328 miles (+116)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 134,328 miles
- Test number
- 168888542318
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn heavily on inside shoulder, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Fail134,212 miles (+11,680)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,212 miles
- Test number
- 111044434316
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working Nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn heavily on inside shoulder, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 122,532 miles
- Test number
- 408734967479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,491 miles (+10,736)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,491 miles
- Test number
- 547217324456
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Pass111,755 miles (+13,740)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 111,755 miles
- Test number
- 265689255055
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn on shoulders, nearside heavily worn advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,015 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 98,015 miles
- Test number
- 759919460927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,933 miles (+8,432)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,933 miles
- Test number
- 906117933157
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass89,501 miles (+3,669)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 89,501 miles
- Test number
- 581359507124
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass85,832 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 85,832 miles
- Test number
- 317295625583
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail85,832 miles (+7,334)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,832 miles
- Test number
- 441227399643
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass78,498 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 78,498 miles
- Test number
- 547915332399
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both front inner brake discs
Fail78,498 miles (+9,262)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,498 miles
- Test number
- 341499681724
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both front inner brake discs
Pass69,236 miles (+2,190)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 69,236 miles
- Test number
- 789016884494
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,046 miles (+2,395)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 67,046 miles
- Test number
- 750630882195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,651 miles (+2,227)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 64,651 miles
- Test number
- 441763205415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,424 miles (+2,322)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 62,424 miles
- Test number
- 498482645077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,102 miles (+3,817)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 60,102 miles
- Test number
- 125125434065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,285 miles (+4,105)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 56,285 miles
- Test number
- 328855143058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,180 miles (+3,594)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 52,180 miles
- Test number
- 597163922095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,586 miles (+4,327)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 48,586 miles
- Test number
- 769809231092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,259 miles (+6,123)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 44,259 miles
- Test number
- 434126140083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,136 miles (+4,734)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 38,136 miles
- Test number
- 321106319033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 33,402 miles
- Test number
- 344567848045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 SRT
- Does L23 SRT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SRT is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 SRT?
- The MOT on L23 SRT is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 SRT done?
- L23 SRT was recorded at 143,117 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,082 miles a year.
- Has L23 SRT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 SRT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 SRT ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L23 SRT find?
- L23 SRT passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside inner sill corroded slightly.
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